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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,035.86 and 641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,035.86 and 641 is: 883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,035.86 = 641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,035.86 = 641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,035.86 × 641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 663,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,986.26/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.10

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