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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,033.96 and 639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,033.96 and 639.16 is: 881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,033.96 = 639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,033.96 = 639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,033.96 × 639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 660,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,865.87/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.34

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