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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,128.78 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,128.78 and 672.06 is: 1,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,128.78 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,128.78 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,128.78 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 758,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,607.89/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.37

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