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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,046.30 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,046.30 and 681.26 is: 939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,046.30 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,046.30 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,046.30 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 712,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,802.34/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.46

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