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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,051.14 and 652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,051.14 and 652.11 is: 899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,051.14 = 652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,051.14 = 652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,051.14 × 652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 685,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,458.91/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.23

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