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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,046.48 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,046.48 and 697.28 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,046.48 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,046.48 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,046.48 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 729,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,689.57/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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