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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,053.12 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,053.12 and 448.58 is: 619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,053.12 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,053.12 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,053.12 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 472,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,403.30/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.04

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