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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.15, 1,049.16 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.15, 1,049.16 and 465.40 is: 642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.15 : 1,049.16 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.15/1,049.16 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.15x = 1,049.16 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.15x = 488,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,279.06/760.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.35

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