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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,127.93 and 654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,127.93 and 654.69 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,127.93 = 654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,127.93 = 654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,127.93 × 654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 738,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,444.49/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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