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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,129.77 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,129.77 and 644.04 is: 964.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,129.77 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,129.77 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,129.77 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 727,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,617.07/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.06

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