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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,122.81 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,122.81 and 654.96 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,122.81 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,122.81 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,122.81 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 735,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,395.64/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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