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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,053.33 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,053.33 and 624.62 is: 862.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,053.33 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,053.33 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,053.33 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 657,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,934.51/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.28

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