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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,048.89 and 637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,048.89 and 637.05 is: 877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,048.89 = 637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,048.89 = 637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,048.89 × 637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 668,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,195.37/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.55

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