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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.71, 1,050.09 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.71, 1,050.09 and 466.08 is: 643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.71 : 1,050.09 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.71/1,050.09 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.71x = 1,050.09 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.71x = 489,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,425.95/760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.38

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