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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,053.30 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,053.30 and 483.27 is: 666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,053.30 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,053.30 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,053.30 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 509,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,028.29/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.65

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