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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,048.32 and 642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,048.32 and 642.72 is: 887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,048.32 = 642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,048.32 = 642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,048.32 × 642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 673,776.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,776.23/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.29

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