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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,052.46 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,052.46 and 623.70 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,052.46 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,052.46 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,052.46 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 656,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,419.30/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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