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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.27, 1,052.52 and 653.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.27, 1,052.52 and 653.11 is: 900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.27 : 1,052.52 = 653.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.27/1,052.52 = 653.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.27x = 1,052.52 × 653.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.27x = 687,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,411.34/763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.61

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