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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.26, 1,049.56 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.26, 1,049.56 and 624.33 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.26 : 1,049.56 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.26/1,049.56 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.26x = 1,049.56 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.26x = 655,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,273.32/761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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