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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,128.31 and 654.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,128.31 and 654.94 is: 981.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,128.31 = 654.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,128.31 = 654.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,128.31 × 654.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 738,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,970.89/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.57

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