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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,137.88 and 691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,137.88 and 691.43 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,137.88 = 691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,137.88 = 691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,137.88 × 691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 786,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,764.37/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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