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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,033.92 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,033.92 and 640.20 is: 881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,033.92 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,033.92 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,033.92 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 661,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,915.58/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.50

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