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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,053.25 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,053.25 and 483.33 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,053.25 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,053.25 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,053.25 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 509,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,068.34/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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