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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,052.87 and 669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,052.87 and 669.29 is: 924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,052.87 = 669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,052.87 = 669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,052.87 × 669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 704,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,666.75/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.48

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