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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,048.33 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,048.33 and 465.12 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,048.33 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,048.33 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,048.33 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 487,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,599.83/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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