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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,050.98 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,050.98 and 604.53 is: 833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,050.98 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,050.98 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,050.98 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 635,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,345.92/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.56

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