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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,130.69 and 649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,130.69 and 649.96 is: 970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,130.69 = 649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,130.69 = 649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,130.69 × 649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 734,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,903.27/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.19

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