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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,051.14 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,051.14 and 669.12 is: 923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,051.14 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,051.14 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,051.14 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 703,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,338.80/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.89

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