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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,047.78 and 671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,047.78 and 671.56 is: 926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,047.78 = 671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,047.78 = 671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,047.78 × 671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 703,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,647.14/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.29

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