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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,053.87 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,053.87 and 452.94 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,053.87 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,053.87 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,053.87 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 477,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,339.88/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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