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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,118.45 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,118.45 and 671.72 is: 1,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,118.45 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,118.45 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,118.45 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 751,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,276.28/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.04

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