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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,053.63 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,053.63 and 483.55 is: 667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,053.63 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,053.63 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,053.63 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 509,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,477.52/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.05

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