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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.78, 1,049.85 and 466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.78, 1,049.85 and 466.54 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.78 : 1,049.85 = 466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.78/1,049.85 = 466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.78x = 1,049.85 × 466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.78x = 489,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,797.02/760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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