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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,132.65 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,132.65 and 640.98 is: 959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,132.65 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,132.65 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,132.65 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 726,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,006.00/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.64

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