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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.64, 1,052.04 and 553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.64, 1,052.04 and 553.54 is: 763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.64 : 1,052.04 = 553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.64/1,052.04 = 553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.64x = 1,052.04 × 553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.64x = 582,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,346.22/762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.59

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