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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,037.94 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,037.94 and 675.12 is: 929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,037.94 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,037.94 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,037.94 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 700,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,734.05/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.26

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