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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,048.11 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,048.11 and 464.64 is: 641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,048.11 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,048.11 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,048.11 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 486,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,993.83/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.26

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