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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,038.42 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,038.42 and 639.72 is: 885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,038.42 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,038.42 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,038.42 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 664,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,298.04/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.23

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