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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,036.80 and 647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,036.80 and 647.26 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,036.80 = 647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,036.80 = 647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,036.80 × 647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 671,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,076.58/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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