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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,042.75 and 675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,042.75 and 675.15 is: 933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,042.75 = 675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,042.75 = 675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,042.75 × 675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 704,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,012.66/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.75

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