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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,053.18 and 701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,053.18 and 701.61 is: 967.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,053.18 = 701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,053.18 = 701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,053.18 × 701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 738,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,921.62/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.73

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