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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,050.96 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,050.96 and 656.92 is: 905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,050.96 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,050.96 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,050.96 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 690,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,396.64/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.70

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