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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,139.51 and 697.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,139.51 and 697.38 is: 1,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,139.51 = 697.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,139.51 = 697.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,139.51 × 697.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 794,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,671.48/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.53

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