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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,126.87 and 651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,126.87 and 651.64 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,126.87 = 651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,126.87 = 651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,126.87 × 651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 734,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,313.57/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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