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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,139.76 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,139.76 and 698.88 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,139.76 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,139.76 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,139.76 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 796,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,555.47/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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