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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765, 2,647.50 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765, 2,647.50 and 466.48 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765 : 2,647.50 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765/2,647.50 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765x = 2,647.50 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765x = 1,235,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,005.80/1,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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