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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,050.02 and 620.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,050.02 and 620.98 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,050.02 = 620.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,050.02 = 620.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,050.02 × 620.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 652,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,041.42/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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