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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.05, 1,139.33 and 681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.05, 1,139.33 and 681.88 is: 1,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.05 : 1,139.33 = 681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.05/1,139.33 = 681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.05x = 1,139.33 × 681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.05x = 776,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,886.34/761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.81

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