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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,053.54 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,053.54 and 597.36 is: 824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,053.54 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,053.54 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,053.54 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 629,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,342.65/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.48

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