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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,135.20 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,135.20 and 641.44 is: 960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,135.20 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,135.20 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,135.20 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 728,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,162.69/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.54

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