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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.95, 1,131.48 and 699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.95, 1,131.48 and 699.51 is: 1,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.95 : 1,131.48 = 699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.95/1,131.48 = 699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.95x = 1,131.48 × 699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.95x = 791,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,481.57/757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.24

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