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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,051.62 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,051.62 and 662.12 is: 916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,051.62 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,051.62 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,051.62 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 696,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,298.63/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.13

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