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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,049.60 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,049.60 and 465.92 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,049.60 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,049.60 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,049.60 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 489,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,029.63/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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