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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.93, 1,043.45 and 696.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.93, 1,043.45 and 696.61 is: 962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.93 : 1,043.45 = 696.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.93/1,043.45 = 696.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.93x = 1,043.45 × 696.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.93x = 726,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,877.70/754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.84

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