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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,129.13 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,129.13 and 653.14 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,129.13 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,129.13 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,129.13 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 737,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,479.97/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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