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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.68, 1,130.22 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.68, 1,130.22 and 684.72 is: 1,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.68 : 1,130.22 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.68/1,130.22 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.68x = 1,130.22 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.68x = 773,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,884.24/757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.39

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