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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,128.15 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,128.15 and 675.42 is: 1,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,128.15 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,128.15 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,128.15 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 761,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,975.07/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.04

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