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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,049.58 and 655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,049.58 and 655.92 is: 904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,049.58 = 655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,049.58 = 655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,049.58 × 655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 688,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,440.51/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.32

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