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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,052.81 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,052.81 and 651.87 is: 897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,052.81 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,052.81 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,052.81 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 686,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,296.26/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.98

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