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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,050.95 and 644.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,050.95 and 644.00 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,050.95 = 644.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,050.95 = 644.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,050.95 × 644.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 676,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,808.16/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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