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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,035.38 and 639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,035.38 and 639.66 is: 882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,035.38 = 639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,035.38 = 639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,035.38 × 639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 662,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,291.17/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.80

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