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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.58, 1,052.75 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.58, 1,052.75 and 623.45 is: 859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.58 : 1,052.75 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.58/1,052.75 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.58x = 1,052.75 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.58x = 656,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,328.61/763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.55

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