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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.78, 1,131.55 and 694.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.78, 1,131.55 and 694.03 is: 1,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.78 : 1,131.55 = 694.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.78/1,131.55 = 694.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.78x = 1,131.55 × 694.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.78x = 785,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,329.65/754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.47

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