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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,133.97 and 649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,133.97 and 649.48 is: 969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,133.97 = 649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,133.97 = 649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,133.97 × 649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 736,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,490.84/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.53

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