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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,122.96 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,122.96 and 648.88 is: 971.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,122.96 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,122.96 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,122.96 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 728,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,666.28/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.04

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