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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,050.24 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,050.24 and 636.48 is: 878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,050.24 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,050.24 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,050.24 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 668,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,456.76/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.07

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