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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,037.82 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,037.82 and 670.36 is: 924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,037.82 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,037.82 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,037.82 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 695,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,713.02/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.61

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