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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,119.66 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,119.66 and 651.96 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,119.66 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,119.66 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,119.66 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 729,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,973.53/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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