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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,047.48 and 697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,047.48 and 697.47 is: 962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,047.48 = 697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,047.48 = 697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,047.48 × 697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 730,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,585.88/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.01

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