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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.05, 1,128.06 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.05, 1,128.06 and 688.80 is: 1,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.05 : 1,128.06 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.05/1,128.06 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.05x = 1,128.06 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.05x = 777,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,007.73/753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.82

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