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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,050.93 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,050.93 and 657.75 is: 904.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,050.93 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,050.93 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,050.93 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 691,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,249.21/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.20

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