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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,042.64 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,042.64 and 693.92 is: 957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,042.64 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,042.64 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,042.64 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 723,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,508.75/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.02

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