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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,042.02 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,042.02 and 695.88 is: 961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,042.02 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,042.02 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,042.02 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 725,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,120.88/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.44

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