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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,123.88 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,123.88 and 649.64 is: 971.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,123.88 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,123.88 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,123.88 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 730,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,108.54/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.85

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