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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,128.06 and 686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,128.06 and 686.68 is: 1,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,128.06 = 686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,128.06 = 686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,128.06 × 686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 774,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,616.24/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.23

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