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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.06, 1,043.85 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.06, 1,043.85 and 646.18 is: 890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.06 : 1,043.85 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.06/1,043.85 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.06x = 1,043.85 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.06x = 674,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,514.99/757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.97

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