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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,052.67 and 646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,052.67 and 646.26 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,052.67 = 646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,052.67 = 646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,052.67 × 646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 680,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,293.25/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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