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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.76, 1,048.44 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.76, 1,048.44 and 465.16 is: 641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.76 : 1,048.44 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.76/1,048.44 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.76x = 1,048.44 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.76x = 487,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,692.35/759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.90

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