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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,047.90 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,047.90 and 677.80 is: 934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,047.90 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,047.90 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,047.90 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 710,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,266.62/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.71

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