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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,058.94 and 699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,058.94 and 699.74 is: 963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,058.94 = 699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,058.94 = 699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,058.94 × 699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 740,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,981.35/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.66

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