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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,053.51 and 468.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,053.51 and 468.87 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,053.51 = 468.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,053.51 = 468.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,053.51 × 468.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 493,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,959.23/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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