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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,130.93 and 687.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,130.93 and 687.33 is: 1,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,130.93 = 687.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,130.93 = 687.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,130.93 × 687.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 777,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,322.12/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.40

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