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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,137.44 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,137.44 and 675.04 is: 1,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,137.44 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,137.44 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,137.44 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 767,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,817.50/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.95

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