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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,051.32 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,051.32 and 652.71 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,051.32 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,051.32 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,051.32 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 686,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,207.08/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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