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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,046.75 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,046.75 and 662.06 is: 911.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,046.75 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,046.75 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,046.75 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 693,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,010.61/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.47

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