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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,042.56 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,042.56 and 677.52 is: 934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,042.56 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,042.56 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,042.56 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 706,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,355.25/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.33

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