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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,053.32 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,053.32 and 483.26 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,053.32 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,053.32 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,053.32 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 509,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,019.74/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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