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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,045.41 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,045.41 and 683.13 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,045.41 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,045.41 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,045.41 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 714,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,150.93/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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