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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,053.93 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,053.93 and 484.07 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,053.93 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,053.93 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,053.93 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 510,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,170.63/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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