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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.94, 1,049.56 and 698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.94, 1,049.56 and 698.97 is: 964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.94 : 1,049.56 = 698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.94/1,049.56 = 698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.94x = 1,049.56 × 698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.94x = 733,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,610.95/760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.09

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