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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,037.82 and 643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,037.82 and 643.08 is: 885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,037.82 = 643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,037.82 = 643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,037.82 × 643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 667,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,401.29/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.57

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