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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,048.40 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,048.40 and 464.79 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,048.40 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,048.40 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,048.40 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 487,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,283.51/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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