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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,037.58 and 690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,037.58 and 690.30 is: 952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,037.58 = 690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,037.58 = 690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,037.58 × 690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 716,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,241.47/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.14

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