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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,040.15 and 694.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,040.15 and 694.15 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,040.15 = 694.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,040.15 = 694.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,040.15 × 694.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 722,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,011.45/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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