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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.98, 1,132.93 and 651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.98, 1,132.93 and 651.46 is: 972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.98 : 1,132.93 = 651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.98/1,132.93 = 651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.98x = 1,132.93 × 651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.98x = 738,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,055.32/758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.43

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