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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,128.87 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,128.87 and 697.68 is: 1,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,128.87 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,128.87 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,128.87 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 787,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,590.02/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.79

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