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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,037.27 and 692.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,037.27 and 692.77 is: 956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,037.27 = 692.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,037.27 = 692.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,037.27 × 692.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 718,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,589.54/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.08

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