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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,052.38 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,052.38 and 623.26 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,052.38 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,052.38 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,052.38 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 655,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,906.36/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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