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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.23, 1,134.81 and 681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.23, 1,134.81 and 681.36 is: 1,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.23 : 1,134.81 = 681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.23/1,134.81 = 681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.23x = 1,134.81 × 681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.23x = 773,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,216.27/757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.11

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