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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,037.43 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,037.43 and 641.16 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,037.43 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,037.43 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,037.43 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 665,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,158.62/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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