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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,048.88 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,048.88 and 465.76 is: 642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,048.88 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,048.88 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,048.88 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 488,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,526.35/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.66

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