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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,049.25 and 676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,049.25 and 676.81 is: 934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,049.25 = 676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,049.25 = 676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,049.25 × 676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 710,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,142.89/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.77

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