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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.53, 1,050.96 and 630.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.53, 1,050.96 and 630.31 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.53 : 1,050.96 = 630.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.53/1,050.96 = 630.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.53x = 1,050.96 × 630.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.53x = 662,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,430.60/761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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