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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,024.11 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,024.11 and 651.11 is: 896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,024.11 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,024.11 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,024.11 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 666,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,803.14/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.10

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