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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.67, 1,033.46 and 639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.67, 1,033.46 and 639.50 is: 880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.67 : 1,033.46 = 639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.67/1,033.46 = 639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.67x = 1,033.46 × 639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.67x = 660,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,897.67/750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.41

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