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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,050.06 and 662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,050.06 and 662.68 is: 914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,050.06 = 662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,050.06 = 662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,050.06 × 662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 695,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,853.76/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.27

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