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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.57, 1,134.82 and 694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.57, 1,134.82 and 694.57 is: 1,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.57 : 1,134.82 = 694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.57/1,134.82 = 694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.57x = 1,134.82 × 694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.57x = 788,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,211.93/757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.45

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