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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,137.71 and 680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,137.71 and 680.78 is: 1,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,137.71 = 680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,137.71 = 680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,137.71 × 680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 774,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,526.81/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.21

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