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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,123.60 and 695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,123.60 and 695.33 is: 1,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,123.60 = 695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,123.60 = 695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,123.60 × 695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 781,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,265.43/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.90

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