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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,047.57 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,047.57 and 464.33 is: 640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,047.57 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,047.57 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,047.57 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 486,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,418.18/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.80

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