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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,045.84 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,045.84 and 684.76 is: 944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,045.84 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,045.84 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,045.84 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 716,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,149.40/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.19

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