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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,121.34 and 670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,121.34 and 670.75 is: 999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,121.34 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,121.34 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,121.34 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 752,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,138.52/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.40

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