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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.65, 1,134.13 and 646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.65, 1,134.13 and 646.95 is: 968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.65 : 1,134.13 = 646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.65/1,134.13 = 646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.65x = 1,134.13 × 646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.65x = 733,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,719.53/757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.42

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