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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,131.36 and 693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,131.36 and 693.12 is: 1,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,131.36 = 693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,131.36 = 693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,131.36 × 693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 784,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,168.24/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.98

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