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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,122.35 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,122.35 and 649.80 is: 969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,122.35 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,122.35 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,122.35 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 729,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,299.78/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.99

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