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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,126.98 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,126.98 and 697.68 is: 1,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,126.98 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,126.98 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,126.98 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 786,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,271.41/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.07

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