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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,047.09 and 464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,047.09 and 464.14 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,047.09 = 464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,047.09 = 464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,047.09 × 464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 485,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,996.35/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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