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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,043.94 and 643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,043.94 and 643.72 is: 890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,043.94 = 643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,043.94 = 643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,043.94 × 643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 672,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,005.06/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.76

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