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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,135.63 and 689.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,135.63 and 689.93 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,135.63 = 689.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,135.63 = 689.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,135.63 × 689.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 783,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,505.21/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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