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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,037.52 and 689.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,037.52 and 689.91 is: 952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,037.52 = 689.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,037.52 = 689.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,037.52 × 689.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 715,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,795.42/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.07

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