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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.59, 1,036.62 and 646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.59, 1,036.62 and 646.85 is: 892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.59 : 1,036.62 = 646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.59/1,036.62 = 646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.59x = 1,036.62 × 646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.59x = 670,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,537.65/751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.16

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