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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,036.02 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,036.02 and 676.60 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,036.02 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,036.02 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,036.02 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 700,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,971.13/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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