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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,136.70 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,136.70 and 698.04 is: 1,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,136.70 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,136.70 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,136.70 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 793,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,462.07/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.41

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