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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,046.52 and 700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,046.52 and 700.55 is: 965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,046.52 = 700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,046.52 = 700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,046.52 × 700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 733,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,138.28/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.45

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