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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.76, 2,640.94 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.76, 2,640.94 and 462.33 is: 693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.76 : 2,640.94 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.76/2,640.94 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.76x = 2,640.94 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.76x = 1,220,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,983.48/1,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.44

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