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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,137.30 and 680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,137.30 and 680.07 is: 1,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,137.30 = 680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,137.30 = 680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,137.30 × 680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 773,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,443.61/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.90

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