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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,123.73 and 640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,123.73 and 640.72 is: 959.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,123.73 = 640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,123.73 = 640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,123.73 × 640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 719,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,996.29/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.91

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