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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.10, 1,051.44 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.10, 1,051.44 and 663.68 is: 915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.10 : 1,051.44 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.10/1,051.44 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.10x = 1,051.44 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.10x = 697,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,819.70/762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.65

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