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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,035.83 and 699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,035.83 and 699.83 is: 964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,035.83 = 699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,035.83 = 699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,035.83 × 699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 724,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,896.23/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.31

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