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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,136.49 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,136.49 and 699.99 is: 1,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,136.49 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,136.49 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,136.49 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 795,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,531.64/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.15

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