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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,044.50 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,044.50 and 646.38 is: 891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,044.50 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,044.50 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,044.50 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 675,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,140.68/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.45

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