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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,037.66 and 690.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,037.66 and 690.35 is: 952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,037.66 = 690.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,037.66 = 690.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,037.66 × 690.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 716,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,339.94/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.19

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