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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.29, 1,136.79 and 697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.29, 1,136.79 and 697.54 is: 1,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.29 : 1,136.79 = 697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.29/1,136.79 = 697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.29x = 1,136.79 × 697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.29x = 792,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,956.50/758.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.72

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