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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,039.25 and 691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,039.25 and 691.16 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,039.25 = 691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,039.25 = 691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,039.25 × 691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 718,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,284.57/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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