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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.67, 1,048.41 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.67, 1,048.41 and 650.97 is: 896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.67 : 1,048.41 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.67/1,048.41 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.67x = 1,048.41 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.67x = 682,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,483.46/761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.04

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