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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,036.27 and 646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,036.27 and 646.60 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,036.27 = 646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,036.27 = 646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,036.27 × 646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 670,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,054.29/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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