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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.29, 1,048.66 and 697.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.29, 1,048.66 and 697.03 is: 962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.29 : 1,048.66 = 697.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.29/1,048.66 = 697.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.29x = 1,048.66 × 697.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.29x = 730,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,943.12/759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.67

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