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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,044 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,044 and 641.60 is: 885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,044 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,044 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,044 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 669,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,830.40/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.08

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