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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,131.50 and 651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,131.50 and 651.17 is: 977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,131.50 = 651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,131.50 = 651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,131.50 × 651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 736,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,803.31/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.66

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