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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,039.63 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,039.63 and 672.90 is: 930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,039.63 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,039.63 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,039.63 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 699,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,567.03/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.65

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