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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.05, 1,052.92 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.05, 1,052.92 and 483.45 is: 667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.05 : 1,052.92 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.05/1,052.92 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.05x = 1,052.92 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.05x = 509,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,034.17/763.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.10

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