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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,049.70 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,049.70 and 465.92 is: 642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,049.70 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,049.70 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,049.70 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 489,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,076.22/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.93

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