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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,128.44 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,128.44 and 674.16 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,128.44 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,128.44 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,128.44 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 760,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,749.11/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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