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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,044.90 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,044.90 and 651.24 is: 900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,044.90 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,044.90 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,044.90 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 680,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,480.68/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.11

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