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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.12, 1,053.15 and 427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.12, 1,053.15 and 427.05 is: 589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.12 : 1,053.15 = 427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.12/1,053.15 = 427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.12x = 1,053.15 × 427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.12x = 449,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,748.51/763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.36

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