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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,051.29 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,051.29 and 606.02 is: 835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,051.29 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,051.29 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,051.29 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 637,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,097.51/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.26

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