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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,052.13 and 497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,052.13 and 497.08 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,052.13 = 497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,052.13 = 497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,052.13 × 497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 522,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,992.78/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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