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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.19, 1,053.19 and 427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.19, 1,053.19 and 427.08 is: 589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.19 : 1,053.19 = 427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.19/1,053.19 = 427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.19x = 1,053.19 × 427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.19x = 449,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,794.94/763.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.36

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