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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,051.68 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,051.68 and 637.47 is: 879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,051.68 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,051.68 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,051.68 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 670,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,414.45/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.77

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