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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,051.94 and 553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,051.94 and 553.18 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,051.94 = 553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,051.94 = 553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,051.94 × 553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 581,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,909.78/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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