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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.23, 1,047.77 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.23, 1,047.77 and 464.52 is: 641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.23 : 1,047.77 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.23/1,047.77 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.23x = 1,047.77 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.23x = 486,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,710.12/759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.06

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