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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,053.51 and 498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,053.51 and 498.01 is: 687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,053.51 = 498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,053.51 = 498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,053.51 × 498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 524,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,658.52/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.27

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