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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,050.51 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,050.51 and 674.70 is: 930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,050.51 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,050.51 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,050.51 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 708,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,779.10/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.08

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