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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.40, 1,130.40 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.40, 1,130.40 and 651.20 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.40 : 1,130.40 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.40/1,130.40 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.40x = 1,130.40 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.40x = 736,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,116.48/754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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