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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,018.62 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,018.62 and 641.28 is: 882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,018.62 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,018.62 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,018.62 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 653,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,220.63/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.83

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