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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,051.92 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,051.92 and 664.20 is: 916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,051.92 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,051.92 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,051.92 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 698,685.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,685.26/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.33

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