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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,036.03 and 689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,036.03 and 689.16 is: 950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,036.03 = 689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,036.03 = 689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,036.03 × 689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 713,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,986.99/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.56

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