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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,130.27 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,130.27 and 679.48 is: 1,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,130.27 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,130.27 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,130.27 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 767,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,995.86/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.20

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