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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,053.12 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,053.12 and 497.27 is: 686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,053.12 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,053.12 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,053.12 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 523,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,679.72/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.61

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