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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,134.20 and 684.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,134.20 and 684.05 is: 1,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,134.20 = 684.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,134.20 = 684.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,134.20 × 684.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 775,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,845.55/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.97

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