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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,052.08 and 669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,052.08 and 669.39 is: 923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,052.08 = 669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,052.08 = 669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,052.08 × 669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 704,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,251.83/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.34

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