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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,130.55 and 695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,130.55 and 695.16 is: 1,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,130.55 = 695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,130.55 = 695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,130.55 × 695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 785,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,913.14/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.77

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