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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,125.50 and 696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,125.50 and 696.68 is: 1,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,125.50 = 696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,125.50 = 696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,125.50 × 696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 784,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,113.34/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.59

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