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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,126.99 and 654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,126.99 and 654.06 is: 980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,126.99 = 654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,126.99 = 654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,126.99 × 654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 737,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,119.08/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.25

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