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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,047.06 and 463.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,047.06 and 463.83 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,047.06 = 463.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,047.06 = 463.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,047.06 × 463.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 485,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,657.84/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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