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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,047.32 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,047.32 and 464.19 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,047.32 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,047.32 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,047.32 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 486,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,155.47/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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