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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,124.58 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,124.58 and 651.30 is: 972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,124.58 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,124.58 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,124.58 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 732,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,438.95/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.23

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