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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.85, 1,135.48 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.85, 1,135.48 and 684.56 is: 1,027.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.85 : 1,135.48 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.85/1,135.48 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.85x = 1,135.48 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.85x = 777,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,304.19/756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.03

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