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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.35, 1,049.70 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.35, 1,049.70 and 621.32 is: 856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.35 : 1,049.70 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.35/1,049.70 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.35x = 1,049.70 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.35x = 652,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,202.23/761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.64

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