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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.53, 1,049.58 and 629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.53, 1,049.58 and 629.31 is: 868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.53 : 1,049.58 = 629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.53/1,049.58 = 629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.53x = 1,049.58 × 629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.53x = 660,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,511.19/760.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.49

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