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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,047.56 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,047.56 and 464.37 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,047.56 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,047.56 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,047.56 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 486,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,456.60/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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