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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.03, 1,128.44 and 651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.03, 1,128.44 and 651.47 is: 972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.03 : 1,128.44 = 651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.03/1,128.44 = 651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.03x = 1,128.44 × 651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.03x = 735,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,135.91/756.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.36

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