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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.53, 1,052.65 and 606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.53, 1,052.65 and 606.68 is: 836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.53 : 1,052.65 = 606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.53/1,052.65 = 606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.53x = 1,052.65 × 606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.53x = 638,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,616.25/763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.40

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