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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,052.63 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,052.63 and 638.15 is: 880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,052.63 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,052.63 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,052.63 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 671,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,737.67/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.72

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