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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,051.45 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,051.45 and 681.26 is: 935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,051.45 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,051.45 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,051.45 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 716,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,311.75/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.13

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