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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,139.16 and 677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,139.16 and 677.79 is: 1,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,139.16 = 677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,139.16 = 677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,139.16 × 677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 772,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,105.56/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.35

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