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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,131.60 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,131.60 and 691.40 is: 1,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,131.60 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,131.60 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,131.60 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 782,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,388.24/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.63

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