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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,053.25 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,053.25 and 479.39 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,053.25 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,053.25 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,053.25 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 504,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,917.52/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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