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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,052 and 631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,052 and 631.06 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,052 = 631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,052 = 631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,052 × 631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 663,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,875.12/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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