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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,060.29 and 684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,060.29 and 684.62 is: 945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,060.29 = 684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,060.29 = 684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,060.29 × 684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 725,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,890.44/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.72

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