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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,139.92 and 681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,139.92 and 681.82 is: 1,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,139.92 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,139.92 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,139.92 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 777,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,220.25/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.52

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