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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,143.13 and 695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,143.13 and 695.95 is: 1,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,143.13 = 695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,143.13 = 695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,143.13 × 695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 795,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,561.32/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.04

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