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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,049.27 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,049.27 and 635.72 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,049.27 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,049.27 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,049.27 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 667,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,033.50/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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