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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,049.34 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,049.34 and 465.72 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,049.34 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,049.34 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,049.34 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 488,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,698.62/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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