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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,051.71 and 684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,051.71 and 684.10 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,051.71 = 684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,051.71 = 684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,051.71 × 684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 719,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,469.57/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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