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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.86, 1,130.88 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.86, 1,130.88 and 676.14 is: 1,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.86 : 1,130.88 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.86/1,130.88 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.86x = 1,130.88 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.86x = 764,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,633.20/757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.94

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