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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.71, 1,048.46 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.71, 1,048.46 and 465.04 is: 641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.71 : 1,048.46 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.71/1,048.46 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.71x = 1,048.46 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.71x = 487,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,574.82/759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.79

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