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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,134.51 and 689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,134.51 and 689.18 is: 1,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,134.51 = 689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,134.51 = 689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,134.51 × 689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 781,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,881.60/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.13

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