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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,051.16 and 678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,051.16 and 678.30 is: 936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,051.16 = 678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,051.16 = 678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,051.16 × 678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 712,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,998.44/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.52

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