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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,050.66 and 552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,050.66 and 552.54 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,050.66 = 552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,050.66 = 552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,050.66 × 552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 580,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,531.68/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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