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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,136.03 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,136.03 and 677.88 is: 1,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,136.03 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,136.03 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,136.03 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 770,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,088.63/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.87

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