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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.86, 1,135.49 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.86, 1,135.49 and 684.56 is: 1,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.86 : 1,135.49 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.86/1,135.49 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.86x = 1,135.49 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.86x = 777,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,301.93/756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.02

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