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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,050.36 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,050.36 and 650.88 is: 897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,050.36 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,050.36 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,050.36 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 683,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,658.32/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.33

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