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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.47, 1,051.22 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.47, 1,051.22 and 657.44 is: 906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.47 : 1,051.22 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.47/1,051.22 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.47x = 1,051.22 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.47x = 691,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,110.79/762.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.41

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