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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,045.57 and 673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,045.57 and 673.12 is: 930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,045.57 = 673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,045.57 = 673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,045.57 × 673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 703,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,794.08/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.02

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