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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,051.08 and 631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,051.08 and 631.40 is: 872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,051.08 = 631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,051.08 = 631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,051.08 × 631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 663,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,651.91/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.08

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