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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.63, 1,053.31 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.63, 1,053.31 and 554.18 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.63 : 1,053.31 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.63/1,053.31 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.63x = 1,053.31 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.63x = 583,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,723.34/764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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