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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,051.35 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,051.35 and 657.30 is: 906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,051.35 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,051.35 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,051.35 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 691,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,052.36/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.11

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