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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.07, 1,131.08 and 692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.07, 1,131.08 and 692.07 is: 1,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.07 : 1,131.08 = 692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.07/1,131.08 = 692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.07x = 1,131.08 × 692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.07x = 782,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,783.08/755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.70

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