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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,124.21 and 651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,124.21 and 651.05 is: 971.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,124.21 = 651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,124.21 = 651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,124.21 × 651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 731,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,916.92/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.86

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