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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.26, 1,052.52 and 653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.26, 1,052.52 and 653.10 is: 900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.26 : 1,052.52 = 653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.26/1,052.52 = 653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.26x = 1,052.52 × 653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.26x = 687,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,400.81/763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.61

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