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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,059.32 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,059.32 and 679.64 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,059.32 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,059.32 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,059.32 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 719,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,956.24/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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