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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.51, 1,053.93 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.51, 1,053.93 and 597.78 is: 825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.51 : 1,053.93 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.51/1,053.93 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.51x = 1,053.93 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.51x = 630,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,011.51/763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.16

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