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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,052.67 and 483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,052.67 and 483.19 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,052.67 = 483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,052.67 = 483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,052.67 × 483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 508,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,639.62/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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