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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,053.60 and 607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,053.60 and 607.37 is: 837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,053.60 = 607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,053.60 = 607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,053.60 × 607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 639,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,925.03/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.36

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