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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,051.20 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,051.20 and 657.18 is: 906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,051.20 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,051.20 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,051.20 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 690,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,827.62/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.03

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