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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,124.63 and 641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,124.63 and 641.31 is: 960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,124.63 = 641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,124.63 = 641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,124.63 × 641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 721,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,233.26/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.84

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