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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.45, 1,053.30 and 598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.45, 1,053.30 and 598.07 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.45 : 1,053.30 = 598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.45/1,053.30 = 598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.45x = 1,053.30 × 598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.45x = 629,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,952.01/763.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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