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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,043.82 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,043.82 and 677.88 is: 934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,043.82 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,043.82 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,043.82 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 707,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,584.70/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.40

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