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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,037.50 and 690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,037.50 and 690.22 is: 952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,037.50 = 690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,037.50 = 690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,037.50 × 690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 716,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,103.25/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.04

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