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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,138.20 and 651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,138.20 and 651.13 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,138.20 = 651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,138.20 = 651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,138.20 × 651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 741,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,113.32/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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