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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,053.05 and 486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,053.05 and 486.98 is: 672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,053.05 = 486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,053.05 = 486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,053.05 × 486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 512,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,814.29/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.26

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