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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,125.70 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,125.70 and 675.95 is: 1,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,125.70 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,125.70 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,125.70 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 760,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,909.60/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.19

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