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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.89, 2,644.35 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.89, 2,644.35 and 464.37 is: 696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.89 : 2,644.35 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.89/2,644.35 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.89x = 2,644.35 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.89x = 1,227,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,956.81/1,762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.56

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