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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.11, 1,053.23 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.11, 1,053.23 and 448.37 is: 618.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.11 : 1,053.23 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.11/1,053.23 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.11x = 1,053.23 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.11x = 472,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,239.68/763.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.84

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