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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,049.76 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,049.76 and 668.12 is: 922.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,049.76 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,049.76 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,049.76 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 701,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,360.40/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.51

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