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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,137.90 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,137.90 and 681.96 is: 1,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,137.90 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,137.90 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,137.90 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 776,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,002.28/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.81

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