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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.80, 1,136.27 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.80, 1,136.27 and 691.40 is: 1,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.80 : 1,136.27 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.80/1,136.27 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.80x = 1,136.27 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.80x = 785,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,617.08/753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.21

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