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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.94, 1,048.18 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.94, 1,048.18 and 697.98 is: 962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.94 : 1,048.18 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.94/1,048.18 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.94x = 1,048.18 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.94x = 731,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,608.68/759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.72

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