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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,053.76 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,053.76 and 453.04 is: 625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,053.76 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,053.76 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,053.76 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 477,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,395.43/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.26

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