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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.39, 1,138.05 and 685.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.39, 1,138.05 and 685.35 is: 1,028.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.39 : 1,138.05 = 685.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.39/1,138.05 = 685.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.39x = 1,138.05 × 685.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.39x = 779,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,962.57/758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.45

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