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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.57, 1,134.39 and 692.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.57, 1,134.39 and 692.11 is: 1,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.57 : 1,134.39 = 692.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.57/1,134.39 = 692.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.57x = 1,134.39 × 692.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.57x = 785,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,122.66/756.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.74

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