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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.15, 1,053.04 and 482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.15, 1,053.04 and 482.89 is: 666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.15 : 1,053.04 = 482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.15/1,053.04 = 482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.15x = 1,053.04 × 482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.15x = 508,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,497.22/763.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.32

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