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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,043.69 and 700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,043.69 and 700.25 is: 965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,043.69 = 700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,043.69 = 700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,043.69 × 700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 730,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,835.20/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.68

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