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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,051.25 and 650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,051.25 and 650.79 is: 895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,051.25 = 650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,051.25 = 650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,051.25 × 650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 684,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,138.61/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.99

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