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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,053.62 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,053.62 and 607.28 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,053.62 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,053.62 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,053.62 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 639,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,834.05/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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