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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,037.17 and 672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,037.17 and 672.54 is: 928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,037.17 = 672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,037.17 = 672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,037.17 × 672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 697,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,533.97/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.36

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