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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,129.18 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,129.18 and 651.96 is: 973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,129.18 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,129.18 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,129.18 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 736,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,180.19/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.10

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