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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.94, 1,053.24 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.94, 1,053.24 and 483.46 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,053.24 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,053.24 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,053.24 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 509,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,199.41/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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