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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,053.20 and 483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,053.20 and 483.76 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,053.20 = 483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,053.20 = 483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,053.20 × 483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 509,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,496.03/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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