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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,124.88 and 658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,124.88 and 658.91 is: 986.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,124.88 = 658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,124.88 = 658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,124.88 × 658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 741,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,189.06/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.02

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