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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,047.06 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,047.06 and 464.16 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,047.06 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,047.06 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,047.06 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 486,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,003.37/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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