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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,037.22 and 673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,037.22 and 673.64 is: 929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,037.22 = 673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,037.22 = 673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,037.22 × 673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 698,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,712.88/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.88

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