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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,137.45 and 685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,137.45 and 685.62 is: 1,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,137.45 = 685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,137.45 = 685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,137.45 × 685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 779,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,858.47/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.74

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