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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,047.72 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,047.72 and 464.64 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,047.72 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,047.72 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,047.72 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 486,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,812.62/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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