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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.71, 1,121.09 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.71, 1,121.09 and 651.11 is: 976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.71 : 1,121.09 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.71/1,121.09 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.71x = 1,121.09 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.71x = 729,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,957.34/747.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.26

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