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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,054.63 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,054.63 and 553.88 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,054.63 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,054.63 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,054.63 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 584,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,133.88/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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