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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.20 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.20 and 691.08 is: 953.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.20 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.20 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.20 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 718,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,170.34/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.75

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