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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.93, 1,042.22 and 695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.93, 1,042.22 and 695.65 is: 960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.93 : 1,042.22 = 695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.93/1,042.22 = 695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.93x = 1,042.22 × 695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.93x = 725,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,020.34/754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.38

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