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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,122.89 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,122.89 and 640.26 is: 958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,122.89 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,122.89 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,122.89 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 718,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,938.35/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.62

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