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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.65, 1,040.61 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.65, 1,040.61 and 693.28 is: 954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.65 : 1,040.61 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.65/1,040.61 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.65x = 1,040.61 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.65x = 721,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,434.10/755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.72

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