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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,053.05 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,053.05 and 483.92 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,053.05 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,053.05 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,053.05 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 509,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,592.17/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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