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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.58, 1,049.78 and 466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.58, 1,049.78 and 466.01 is: 643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.58 : 1,049.78 = 466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.58/1,049.78 = 466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.58x = 1,049.78 × 466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.58x = 489,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,207.98/760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.20

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