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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,126.80 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,126.80 and 653.64 is: 980.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,126.80 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,126.80 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,126.80 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 736,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,521.55/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.77

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