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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.79, 1,050.31 and 621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.79, 1,050.31 and 621.76 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.79 : 1,050.31 = 621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.79/1,050.31 = 621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.79x = 1,050.31 × 621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.79x = 653,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,037.64/761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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