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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,120.76 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,120.76 and 691.75 is: 1,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,120.76 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,120.76 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,120.76 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 775,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,283.85/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.53

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