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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,023.84 and 648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,023.84 and 648.84 is: 894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,023.84 = 648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,023.84 = 648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,023.84 × 648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 664,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,308.35/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.91

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