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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.01, 1,049.02 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.01, 1,049.02 and 465.57 is: 642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.01 : 1,049.02 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.01/1,049.02 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.01x = 1,049.02 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.01x = 488,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,391.08/760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.62

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