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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.83, 1,053.41 and 721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.83, 1,053.41 and 721.91 is: 996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.83 : 1,053.41 = 721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.83/1,053.41 = 721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.83x = 1,053.41 × 721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.83x = 760,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,463.60/762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.90

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