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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.50, 1,313.16 and 752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.50, 1,313.16 and 752.60 is: 1,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.50 : 1,313.16 = 752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.50/1,313.16 = 752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.50x = 1,313.16 × 752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.50x = 988,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,284.22/951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.66

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