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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.62 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.62 and 464.22 is: 640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.62 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.62 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.62 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 486,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,326.16/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.73

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