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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.87, 1,053.24 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.87, 1,053.24 and 658.78 is: 908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.87 : 1,053.24 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.87/1,053.24 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.87x = 1,053.24 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.87x = 693,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,853.45/763.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.34

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