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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,049.54 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,049.54 and 465.44 is: 642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,049.54 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,049.54 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,049.54 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 488,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,490.32/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.78

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