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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,051.88 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,051.88 and 674.28 is: 929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,051.88 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,051.88 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,051.88 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 709,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,261.65/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.91

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