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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,039.76 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,039.76 and 682.84 is: 943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,039.76 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,039.76 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,039.76 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 709,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,986.27/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.25

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