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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.81, 1,124.93 and 674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.81, 1,124.93 and 674.72 is: 1,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.81 : 1,124.93 = 674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.81/1,124.93 = 674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.81x = 1,124.93 × 674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.81x = 759,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,012.21/750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.92

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