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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,132.95 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,132.95 and 672.04 is: 1,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,132.95 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,132.95 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,132.95 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 761,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,387.72/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.46

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