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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,049.63 and 623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,049.63 and 623.68 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,049.63 = 623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,049.63 = 623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,049.63 × 623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 654,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,633.24/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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