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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,048.98 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,048.98 and 465.33 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,048.98 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,048.98 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,048.98 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 488,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,121.86/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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