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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.36, 1,126.07 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.36, 1,126.07 and 652.30 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.36 : 1,126.07 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.36/1,126.07 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.36x = 1,126.07 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.36x = 734,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,535.46/754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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