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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,139.57 and 698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,139.57 and 698.77 is: 1,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,139.57 = 698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,139.57 = 698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,139.57 × 698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 796,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,297.33/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.37

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