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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,123.20 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,123.20 and 649.62 is: 971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,123.20 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,123.20 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,123.20 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 729,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,653.18/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.39

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