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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,040.61 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,040.61 and 649.36 is: 896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,040.61 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,040.61 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,040.61 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 675,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,730.51/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.05

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