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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,047.36 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,047.36 and 464.38 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,047.36 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,047.36 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,047.36 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 486,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,373.04/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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