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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,048.04 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,048.04 and 464.58 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,048.04 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,048.04 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,048.04 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 486,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,890.86/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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