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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.21, 1,128.71 and 651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.21, 1,128.71 and 651.65 is: 972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.21 : 1,128.71 = 651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.21/1,128.71 = 651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.21x = 1,128.71 × 651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.21x = 735,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,516.19/756.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.63

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