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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,124.44 and 648.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,124.44 and 648.78 is: 971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,124.44 = 648.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,124.44 = 648.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,124.44 × 648.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 729,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,514.18/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.60

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