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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,094.33 and 691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,094.33 and 691.82 is: 1,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,094.33 = 691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,094.33 = 691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,094.33 × 691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 757,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,075.92/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.13

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