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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.39, 1,138.80 and 697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.39, 1,138.80 and 697.24 is: 1,048.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.39 : 1,138.80 = 697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.39/1,138.80 = 697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.39x = 1,138.80 × 697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.39x = 794,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,016.91/757.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.36

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