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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,046.52 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,046.52 and 676.80 is: 933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,046.52 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,046.52 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,046.52 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 708,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,284.74/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.33

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