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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,042.68 and 685.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,042.68 and 685.99 is: 947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,042.68 = 685.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,042.68 = 685.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,042.68 × 685.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 715,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,268.05/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.58

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