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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.15, 1,036.87 and 646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.15, 1,036.87 and 646.79 is: 891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.15 : 1,036.87 = 646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.15/1,036.87 = 646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.15x = 1,036.87 × 646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.15x = 670,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,630.35/752.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.61

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