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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.19, 1,038.87 and 691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.19, 1,038.87 and 691.22 is: 953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.19 : 1,038.87 = 691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.19/1,038.87 = 691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.19x = 1,038.87 × 691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.19x = 718,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,087.72/753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.40

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