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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.01, 1,044.76 and 679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.01, 1,044.76 and 679.05 is: 934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.01 : 1,044.76 = 679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.01/1,044.76 = 679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.01x = 1,044.76 × 679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.01x = 709,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,444.28/759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.70

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