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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,037.73 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,037.73 and 681.39 is: 941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,037.73 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,037.73 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,037.73 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 707,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,098.84/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.22

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