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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,052.10 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,052.10 and 658.24 is: 907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,052.10 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,052.10 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,052.10 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 692,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,534.30/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.22

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