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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,035.48 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,035.48 and 689.36 is: 950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,035.48 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,035.48 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,035.48 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 713,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,818.49/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.14

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