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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,053.48 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,053.48 and 576.52 is: 795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,053.48 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,053.48 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,053.48 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 607,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,352.46/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.63

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