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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,049.31 and 700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,049.31 and 700.86 is: 968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,049.31 = 700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,049.31 = 700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,049.31 × 700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 735,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,419.41/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.70

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