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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,048.59 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,048.59 and 465 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,048.59 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,048.59 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,048.59 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 487,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,594.35/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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