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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,120.05 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,120.05 and 640.04 is: 955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,120.05 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,120.05 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,120.05 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 716,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,876.80/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.28

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