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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,052.37 and 637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,052.37 and 637.98 is: 880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,052.37 = 637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,052.37 = 637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,052.37 × 637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 671,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,391.01/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.47

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