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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,037.37 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,037.37 and 699.24 is: 964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,037.37 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,037.37 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,037.37 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 725,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,367.10/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.59

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