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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.38 and 642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.38 and 642.92 is: 964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.38 = 642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.38 = 642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.38 × 642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 724,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,172.23/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.38

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