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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,043.73 and 673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,043.73 and 673.80 is: 929.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,043.73 = 673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,043.73 = 673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,043.73 × 673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 703,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,265.27/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.51

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