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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,031.64 and 649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,031.64 and 649.04 is: 894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,031.64 = 649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,031.64 = 649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,031.64 × 649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 669,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,575.63/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.96

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