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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,038.96 and 691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,038.96 and 691.30 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,038.96 = 691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,038.96 = 691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,038.96 × 691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 718,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,233.05/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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