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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,047.84 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,047.84 and 670.40 is: 924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,047.84 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,047.84 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,047.84 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 702,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,471.94/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.69

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