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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.02, 1,053.95 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.02, 1,053.95 and 483.77 is: 667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.02 : 1,053.95 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.02/1,053.95 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.02x = 1,053.95 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.02x = 509,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,869.61/764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.35

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