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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,048.77 and 649.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,048.77 and 649.49 is: 894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,048.77 = 649.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,048.77 = 649.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,048.77 × 649.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 681,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,165.63/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.25

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