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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,034.74 and 688.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,034.74 and 688.22 is: 949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,034.74 = 688.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,034.74 = 688.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,034.74 × 688.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 712,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,128.76/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.26

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