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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.06, 1,048.60 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.06, 1,048.60 and 465.22 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.06 : 1,048.60 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.06/1,048.60 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.06x = 1,048.60 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.06x = 487,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,829.69/760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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