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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.27, 1,136.23 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.27, 1,136.23 and 696.72 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.27 : 1,136.23 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.27/1,136.23 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.27x = 1,136.23 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.27x = 791,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,634.17/757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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