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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,046.07 and 679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,046.07 and 679.01 is: 937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,046.07 = 679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,046.07 = 679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,046.07 × 679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 710,286.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,286.76/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.28

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