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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,045.92 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,045.92 and 696.36 is: 960.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,045.92 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,045.92 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,045.92 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 728,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,336.85/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.44

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