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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,053.48 and 597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,053.48 and 597.70 is: 824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,053.48 = 597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,053.48 = 597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,053.48 × 597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 629,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,665.00/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.34

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