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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,036.41 and 646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,036.41 and 646.46 is: 892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,036.41 = 646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,036.41 = 646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,036.41 × 646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 669,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,997.61/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.95

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