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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.34, 1,123.40 and 692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.34, 1,123.40 and 692.92 is: 1,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.34 : 1,123.40 = 692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.34/1,123.40 = 692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.34x = 1,123.40 × 692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.34x = 778,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,426.33/750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.43

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