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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,041.60 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,041.60 and 689.28 is: 951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,041.60 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,041.60 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,041.60 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 717,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,954.05/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.49

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