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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,135.20 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,135.20 and 694.82 is: 1,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,135.20 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,135.20 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,135.20 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 788,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,759.66/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.83

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