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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.65, 1,130.99 and 691.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.65, 1,130.99 and 691.61 is: 1,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.65 : 1,130.99 = 691.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.65/1,130.99 = 691.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.65x = 1,130.99 × 691.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.65x = 782,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,203.99/750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.04

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