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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,139.40 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,139.40 and 682.96 is: 1,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,139.40 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,139.40 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,139.40 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 778,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,164.62/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.31

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