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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.50, 1,050.06 and 682.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.50, 1,050.06 and 682.93 is: 941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.50 : 1,050.06 = 682.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.50/1,050.06 = 682.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.50x = 1,050.06 × 682.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.50x = 717,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,117.48/761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.72

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