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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,051.34 and 629.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,051.34 and 629.49 is: 867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,051.34 = 629.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,051.34 = 629.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,051.34 × 629.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 661,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,804.87/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.21

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