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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.64, 1,051 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.64, 1,051 and 552.46 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.64 : 1,051 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.64/1,051 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.64x = 1,051 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.64x = 580,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,635.46/762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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