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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.90, 1,044.18 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.90, 1,044.18 and 646.20 is: 891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.90 : 1,044.18 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.90/1,044.18 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.90x = 1,044.18 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.90x = 674,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,749.12/756.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.46

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