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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.69, 1,051.23 and 659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.69, 1,051.23 and 659.11 is: 907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.69 : 1,051.23 = 659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.69/1,051.23 = 659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.69x = 1,051.23 × 659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.69x = 692,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,876.21/763.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.27

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