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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.90, 1,134.50 and 647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.90, 1,134.50 and 647.20 is: 968.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.90 : 1,134.50 = 647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.90/1,134.50 = 647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.90x = 1,134.50 × 647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.90x = 734,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,247.18/757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.79

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