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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,122.80 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,122.80 and 694.82 is: 1,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,122.80 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,122.80 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,122.80 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 780,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,143.90/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.86

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