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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,047.96 and 464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,047.96 and 464.62 is: 641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,047.96 = 464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,047.96 = 464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,047.96 × 464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 486,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,903.18/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.03

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