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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,139.93 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,139.93 and 643.05 is: 964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,139.93 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,139.93 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,139.93 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 733,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,033.59/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.74

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