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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.07, 1,053.08 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.07, 1,053.08 and 427.01 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.07 : 1,053.08 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.07/1,053.08 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.07x = 1,053.08 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.07x = 449,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,675.69/763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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