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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,126.40 and 694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,126.40 and 694.92 is: 1,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,126.40 = 694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,126.40 = 694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,126.40 × 694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 782,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,757.89/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.43

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