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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,127.34 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,127.34 and 652.02 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,127.34 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,127.34 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,127.34 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 735,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,048.23/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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