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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,041.99 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,041.99 and 694.28 is: 956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,041.99 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,041.99 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,041.99 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 723,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,432.82/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.10

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