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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,038.25 and 671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,038.25 and 671.90 is: 929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,038.25 = 671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,038.25 = 671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,038.25 × 671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 697,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,595.82/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.26

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