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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,123.68 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,123.68 and 649.44 is: 971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,123.68 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,123.68 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,123.68 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 729,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,762.74/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.88

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