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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.75, 1,050.45 and 684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.75, 1,050.45 and 684.26 is: 943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.75 : 1,050.45 = 684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.75/1,050.45 = 684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.75x = 1,050.45 × 684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.75x = 718,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,780.92/761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.59

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