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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,126.26 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,126.26 and 651.24 is: 974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,126.26 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,126.26 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,126.26 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 733,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,465.56/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.25

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