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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.25, 1,053.72 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.25, 1,053.72 and 483.71 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.25 : 1,053.72 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.25/1,053.72 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.25x = 1,053.72 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.25x = 509,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,689.63/763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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