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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,048.73 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,048.73 and 465.09 is: 641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,048.73 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,048.73 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,048.73 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 487,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,751.51/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.69

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