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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,036.14 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,036.14 and 646.40 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,036.14 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,036.14 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,036.14 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 669,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,760.90/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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