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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,053.31 and 623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,053.31 and 623.96 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,053.31 = 623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,053.31 = 623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,053.31 × 623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 657,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,223.31/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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