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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,045.20 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,045.20 and 648.48 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,045.20 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,045.20 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,045.20 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 677,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,791.30/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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