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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,054.52 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,054.52 and 614.27 is: 848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,054.52 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,054.52 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,054.52 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 647,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,756.93/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.27

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