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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,051.11 and 629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,051.11 and 629.51 is: 867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,051.11 = 629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,051.11 = 629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,051.11 × 629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 661,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,679.00/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.64

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