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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,051.68 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,051.68 and 637.48 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,051.68 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,051.68 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,051.68 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 670,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,424.97/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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