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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,035.84 and 649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,035.84 and 649.02 is: 895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,035.84 = 649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,035.84 = 649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,035.84 × 649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 672,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,280.88/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.92

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