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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,136.07 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,136.07 and 676.44 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,136.07 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,136.07 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,136.07 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 768,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,483.19/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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