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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,026.12 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,026.12 and 645.04 is: 889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,026.12 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,026.12 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,026.12 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 661,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,888.44/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.44

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