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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,036.53 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,036.53 and 653.07 is: 900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,036.53 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,036.53 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,036.53 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 676,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,926.65/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.79

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