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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.65, 1,026.80 and 640.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.65, 1,026.80 and 640.55 is: 882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.65 : 1,026.80 = 640.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.65/1,026.80 = 640.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.65x = 1,026.80 × 640.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.65x = 657,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,716.10/745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.07

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