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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.77, 1,049.45 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.77, 1,049.45 and 465.93 is: 642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.77 : 1,049.45 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.77/1,049.45 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.77x = 1,049.45 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.77x = 488,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,967.91/760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.73

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