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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.95, 1,135.70 and 685.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.95, 1,135.70 and 685.05 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.95 : 1,135.70 = 685.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.95/1,135.70 = 685.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.95x = 1,135.70 × 685.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.95x = 778,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,011.29/757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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