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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,046.80 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,046.80 and 684.12 is: 944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,046.80 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,046.80 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,046.80 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 716,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,136.82/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.97

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