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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,036.94 and 698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,036.94 and 698.93 is: 964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,036.94 = 698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,036.94 = 698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,036.94 × 698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 724,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,743.68/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.17

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