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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,130.88 and 689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,130.88 and 689.20 is: 1,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,130.88 = 689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,130.88 = 689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,130.88 × 689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 779,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,402.50/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.36

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