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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,053.72 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,053.72 and 453.12 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,053.72 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,053.72 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,053.72 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 477,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,461.61/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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