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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,034.69 and 690.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,034.69 and 690.90 is: 953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,034.69 = 690.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,034.69 = 690.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,034.69 × 690.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 714,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,867.32/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.50

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