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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,041.73 and 646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,041.73 and 646.27 is: 890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,041.73 = 646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,041.73 = 646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,041.73 × 646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 673,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,238.85/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.98

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