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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,126.25 and 653.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,126.25 and 653.57 is: 979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,126.25 = 653.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,126.25 = 653.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,126.25 × 653.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 736,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,074.31/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.51

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