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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.67, 1,053.72 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.67, 1,053.72 and 658.64 is: 908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.67 : 1,053.72 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.67/1,053.72 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.67x = 1,053.72 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.67x = 694,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,022.14/763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.80

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