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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,044.88 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,044.88 and 646.74 is: 893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,044.88 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,044.88 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,044.88 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 675,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,764.07/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.76

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