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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,049.79 and 621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,049.79 and 621.39 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,049.79 = 621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,049.79 = 621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,049.79 × 621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 652,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,329.01/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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