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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,047.62 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,047.62 and 464.60 is: 641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,047.62 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,047.62 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,047.62 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 486,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,728.03/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.07

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