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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.87, 1,036.56 and 698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.87, 1,036.56 and 698.41 is: 962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.87 : 1,036.56 = 698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.87/1,036.56 = 698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.87x = 1,036.56 × 698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.87x = 723,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,943.87/751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.86

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