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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,052.52 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,052.52 and 615.68 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,052.52 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,052.52 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,052.52 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 648,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,015.51/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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