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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,034 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,034 and 638.66 is: 881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,034 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,034 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,034 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 660,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,374.44/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.42

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