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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.51, 1,050.76 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.51, 1,050.76 and 680.76 is: 934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.51 : 1,050.76 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.51/1,050.76 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.51x = 1,050.76 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.51x = 715,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,315.38/765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.43

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