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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,026.27 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,026.27 and 640.20 is: 882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,026.27 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,026.27 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,026.27 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 657,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,018.05/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.95

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