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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,135.40 and 698.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,135.40 and 698.61 is: 1,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,135.40 = 698.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,135.40 = 698.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,135.40 × 698.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 793,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,198.30/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.92

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