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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,048.08 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,048.08 and 464.74 is: 641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,048.08 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,048.08 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,048.08 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 487,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,084.70/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.03

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