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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.47, 1,027.76 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.47, 1,027.76 and 640.44 is: 882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.47 : 1,027.76 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.47/1,027.76 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.47x = 1,027.76 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.47x = 658,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,215.41/745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.95

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