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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,048.95 and 684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,048.95 and 684.78 is: 945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,048.95 = 684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,048.95 = 684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,048.95 × 684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 718,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,299.98/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.22

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