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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.86, 1,125.33 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.86, 1,125.33 and 651.80 is: 972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.86 : 1,125.33 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.86/1,125.33 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.86x = 1,125.33 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.86x = 733,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,490.09/753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.98

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