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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.87, 1,038.84 and 687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.87, 1,038.84 and 687.26 is: 948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.87 : 1,038.84 = 687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.87/1,038.84 = 687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.87x = 1,038.84 × 687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.87x = 713,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,953.18/752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.31

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