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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.85, 1,124.74 and 650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.85, 1,124.74 and 650.27 is: 972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.85 : 1,124.74 = 650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.85/1,124.74 = 650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.85x = 1,124.74 × 650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.85x = 731,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,375.80/751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.77

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