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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,036.83 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,036.83 and 672.04 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,036.83 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,036.83 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,036.83 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 696,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,786.05/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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