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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,052.88 and 483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,052.88 and 483.29 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,052.88 = 483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,052.88 = 483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,052.88 × 483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 508,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,841.11/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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