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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,047.87 and 675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,047.87 and 675.81 is: 933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,047.87 = 675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,047.87 = 675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,047.87 × 675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 708,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,161.02/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.39

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