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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,053.73 and 679.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,053.73 and 679.85 is: 937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,053.73 = 679.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,053.73 = 679.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,053.73 × 679.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 716,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,382.67/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.50

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