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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,133.12 and 677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,133.12 and 677.64 is: 1,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,133.12 = 677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,133.12 = 677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,133.12 × 677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 767,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,844.05/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.17

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