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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763, 1,053.21 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763, 1,053.21 and 452.50 is: 624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 1,053.21 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/1,053.21 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 1,053.21 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 476,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,577.53/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.61

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