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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.34, 1,141.01 and 698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.34, 1,141.01 and 698.38 is: 1,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.34 : 1,141.01 = 698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.34/1,141.01 = 698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.34x = 1,141.01 × 698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.34x = 796,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,858.56/760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.03

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