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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,035.48 and 646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,035.48 and 646.84 is: 890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,035.48 = 646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,035.48 = 646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,035.48 × 646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 669,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,789.88/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.51

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