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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,036.14 and 671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,036.14 and 671.54 is: 927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,036.14 = 671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,036.14 = 671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,036.14 × 671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 695,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,804.27/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.18

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