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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,132.37 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,132.37 and 677.14 is: 1,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,132.37 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,132.37 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,132.37 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 766,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,773.02/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.43

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