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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,060.79 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,060.79 and 684.99 is: 946.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,060.79 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,060.79 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,060.79 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 726,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,632.25/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.25

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