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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,137.94 and 686.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,137.94 and 686.55 is: 1,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,137.94 = 686.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,137.94 = 686.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,137.94 × 686.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 781,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,252.71/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.71

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