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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,047.90 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,047.90 and 701.55 is: 966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,047.90 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,047.90 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,047.90 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 735,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,154.25/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.82

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