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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.21, 1,053.90 and 483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.21, 1,053.90 and 483.95 is: 667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.21 : 1,053.90 = 483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.21/1,053.90 = 483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.21x = 1,053.90 × 483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.21x = 510,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,037.54/764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.40

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