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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,137.60 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,137.60 and 681.60 is: 1,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,137.60 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,137.60 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,137.60 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 775,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,388.16/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.40

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