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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,125.79 and 650.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,125.79 and 650.10 is: 973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,125.79 = 650.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,125.79 = 650.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,125.79 × 650.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 731,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,876.08/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.63

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