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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,124.13 and 658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,124.13 and 658.41 is: 985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,124.13 = 658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,124.13 = 658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,124.13 × 658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 740,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,138.43/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.27

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