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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,045.08 and 687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,045.08 and 687.69 is: 950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,045.08 = 687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,045.08 = 687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,045.08 × 687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 718,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,691.07/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.65

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