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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,123.59 and 670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,123.59 and 670.91 is: 1,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,123.59 = 670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,123.59 = 670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,123.59 × 670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 753,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,822.15/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.21

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