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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,051.76 and 629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,051.76 and 629.03 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,051.76 = 629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,051.76 = 629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,051.76 × 629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 661,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,580.19/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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