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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.53, 1,054.11 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.53, 1,054.11 and 553.50 is: 764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.53 : 1,054.11 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.53/1,054.11 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.53x = 1,054.11 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.53x = 583,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,451.96/763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.15

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