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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,127.25 and 651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,127.25 and 651.89 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,127.25 = 651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,127.25 = 651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,127.25 × 651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 734,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,837.37/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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