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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,135.46 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,135.46 and 679.28 is: 1,016.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,135.46 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,135.46 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,135.46 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 771,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,291.87/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.97

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