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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,128.57 and 652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,128.57 and 652.83 is: 976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,128.57 = 652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,128.57 = 652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,128.57 × 652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 736,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,764.35/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.61

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