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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,052.34 and 667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,052.34 and 667.10 is: 920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,052.34 = 667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,052.34 = 667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,052.34 × 667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 702,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,016.01/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.68

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