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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,050.53 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,050.53 and 656.94 is: 905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,050.53 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,050.53 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,050.53 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 690,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,131.89/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.72

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