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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,053.18 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,053.18 and 497.88 is: 686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,053.18 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,053.18 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,053.18 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 524,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,357.26/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.62

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