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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.17, 1,052.90 and 483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.17, 1,052.90 and 483.31 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.17 : 1,052.90 = 483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.17/1,052.90 = 483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.17x = 1,052.90 × 483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.17x = 508,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,877.10/763.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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