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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,034.24 and 691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,034.24 and 691.02 is: 948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,034.24 = 691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,034.24 = 691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,034.24 × 691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 714,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,677.07/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.39

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