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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,053.63 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,053.63 and 484.31 is: 667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,053.63 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,053.63 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,053.63 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 510,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,286.18/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.89

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