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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,135.17 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,135.17 and 670.11 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,135.17 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,135.17 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,135.17 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 760,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,688.77/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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