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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,129.27 and 649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,129.27 and 649.87 is: 973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,129.27 = 649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,129.27 = 649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,129.27 × 649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 733,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,879.99/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.04

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