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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,054.20 and 483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,054.20 and 483.99 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,054.20 = 483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,054.20 = 483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,054.20 × 483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 510,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,222.26/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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