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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,053.53 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,053.53 and 498.39 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,053.53 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,053.53 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,053.53 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 525,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,066.32/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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