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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.11, 1,122.73 and 650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.11, 1,122.73 and 650.05 is: 970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.11 : 1,122.73 = 650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.11/1,122.73 = 650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.11x = 1,122.73 × 650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.11x = 729,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,830.64/752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.38

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