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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,048.08 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,048.08 and 629.92 is: 867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,048.08 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,048.08 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,048.08 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 660,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,206.55/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.60

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