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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,047.93 and 699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,047.93 and 699.86 is: 967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,047.93 = 699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,047.93 = 699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,047.93 × 699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 733,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,404.29/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.32

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