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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,036.95 and 699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,036.95 and 699.21 is: 964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,036.95 = 699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,036.95 = 699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,036.95 × 699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 725,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,045.81/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.86

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