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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.45, 1,051.64 and 645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.45, 1,051.64 and 645.50 is: 890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.45 : 1,051.64 = 645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.45/1,051.64 = 645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.45x = 1,051.64 × 645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.45x = 678,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,835.14/762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.34

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