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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,053.23 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,053.23 and 607.41 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,053.23 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,053.23 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,053.23 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 639,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,739.40/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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