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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,121.32 and 693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,121.32 and 693.82 is: 1,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,121.32 = 693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,121.32 = 693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,121.32 × 693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 777,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,994.24/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.37

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