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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,041.80 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,041.80 and 651.26 is: 897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,041.80 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,041.80 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,041.80 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 678,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,482.67/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.01

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