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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,126.82 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,126.82 and 652.80 is: 974.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,126.82 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,126.82 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,126.82 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 735,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,588.10/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.47

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