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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,054.16 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,054.16 and 484.04 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,054.16 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,054.16 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,054.16 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 510,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,247.92/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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