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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,054.50 and 680.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,054.50 and 680.36 is: 939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,054.50 = 680.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,054.50 = 680.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,054.50 × 680.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 717,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,439.62/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.20

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