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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.20, 1,142.02 and 691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.20, 1,142.02 and 691.78 is: 1,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.20 : 1,142.02 = 691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.20/1,142.02 = 691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.20x = 1,142.02 × 691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.20x = 790,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,026.60/758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.98

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