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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,052.63 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,052.63 and 553.68 is: 762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,052.63 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,052.63 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,052.63 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 582,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,817.41/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.72

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