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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.11, 1,050.67 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.11, 1,050.67 and 629.07 is: 867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.11 : 1,050.67 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.11/1,050.67 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.11x = 1,050.67 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.11x = 660,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,941.82/762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.25

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