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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,049.38 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,049.38 and 465.80 is: 642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,049.38 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,049.38 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,049.38 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 488,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,802.01/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.92

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