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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.48, 1,053.03 and 597.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.48, 1,053.03 and 597.43 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.48 : 1,053.03 = 597.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.48/1,053.03 = 597.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.48x = 1,053.03 × 597.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.48x = 629,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,111.71/763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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