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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.90, 1,061.70 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.90, 1,061.70 and 759.90 is: 1,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.90 : 1,061.70 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.90/1,061.70 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.90x = 1,061.70 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.90x = 806,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,785.83/759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.70

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