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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,136.48 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,136.48 and 676.32 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,136.48 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,136.48 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,136.48 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 768,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,624.15/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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