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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,046.32 and 640.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,046.32 and 640.91 is: 883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,046.32 = 640.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,046.32 = 640.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,046.32 × 640.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 670,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,590.12/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.92

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