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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,126.81 and 654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,126.81 and 654.92 is: 981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,126.81 = 654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,126.81 = 654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,126.81 × 654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 737,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,969.82/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.19

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