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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.81, 1,137.51 and 691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.81, 1,137.51 and 691.18 is: 1,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.81 : 1,137.51 = 691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.81/1,137.51 = 691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.81x = 1,137.51 × 691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.81x = 786,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,221.32/758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.12

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