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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,037.51 and 672.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,037.51 and 672.53 is: 928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,037.51 = 672.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,037.51 = 672.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,037.51 × 672.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 697,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,756.60/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.55

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