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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,050.33 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,050.33 and 656.55 is: 905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,050.33 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,050.33 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,050.33 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 689,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,594.16/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.09

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