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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,037.04 and 680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,037.04 and 680.89 is: 940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,037.04 = 680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,037.04 = 680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,037.04 × 680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 706,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,104.98/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.53

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