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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,053.45 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,053.45 and 427.31 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,053.45 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,053.45 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,053.45 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 450,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,144.45/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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