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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,040.35 and 645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,040.35 and 645.27 is: 889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,040.35 = 645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,040.35 = 645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,040.35 × 645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 671,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,306.64/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.60

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