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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.82, 1,134.99 and 698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.82, 1,134.99 and 698.99 is: 1,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.82 : 1,134.99 = 698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.82/1,134.99 = 698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.82x = 1,134.99 × 698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.82x = 793,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,340.99/755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.64

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