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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,045.88 and 690.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,045.88 and 690.41 is: 950.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,045.88 = 690.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,045.88 = 690.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,045.88 × 690.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 722,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,081.88/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.59

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