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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.41, 1,130.78 and 697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.41, 1,130.78 and 697.33 is: 1,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.41 : 1,130.78 = 697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.41/1,130.78 = 697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.41x = 1,130.78 × 697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.41x = 788,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,526.82/752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.00

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