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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,038.77 and 643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,038.77 and 643.92 is: 887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,038.77 = 643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,038.77 = 643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,038.77 × 643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 668,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,884.78/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.02

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