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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,135.78 and 680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,135.78 and 680.79 is: 1,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,135.78 = 680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,135.78 = 680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,135.78 × 680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 773,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,227.67/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.72

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