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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,039.71 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,039.71 and 649.44 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,039.71 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,039.71 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,039.71 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 675,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,229.26/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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