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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.02, 1,050.30 and 636.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.02, 1,050.30 and 636.46 is: 878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.02 : 1,050.30 = 636.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.02/1,050.30 = 636.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.02x = 1,050.30 × 636.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.02x = 668,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,473.94/761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.39

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