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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,133.74 and 693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,133.74 and 693.85 is: 1,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,133.74 = 693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,133.74 = 693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,133.74 × 693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 786,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,645.50/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.30

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