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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,133.70 and 693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,133.70 and 693.82 is: 1,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,133.70 = 693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,133.70 = 693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,133.70 × 693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 786,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,583.73/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.33

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