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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,041.24 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,041.24 and 646.54 is: 889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,041.24 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,041.24 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,041.24 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 673,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,202.42/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.00

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