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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,137.28 and 695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,137.28 and 695.68 is: 1,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,137.28 = 695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,137.28 = 695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,137.28 × 695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 791,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,182.95/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.35

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