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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,132.46 and 681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,132.46 and 681.54 is: 1,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,132.46 = 681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,132.46 = 681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,132.46 × 681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 771,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,813.38/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.48

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