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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,125.44 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,125.44 and 659.27 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,125.44 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,125.44 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,125.44 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 741,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,974.53/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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