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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.86, 1,054.35 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.86, 1,054.35 and 483.96 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.86 : 1,054.35 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.86/1,054.35 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.86x = 1,054.35 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.86x = 510,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,263.23/763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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