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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,054.02 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,054.02 and 607.68 is: 837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,054.02 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,054.02 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,054.02 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 640,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,506.87/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.78

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