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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.91, 1,050.08 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.91, 1,050.08 and 466.34 is: 643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.91 : 1,050.08 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.91/1,050.08 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.91x = 1,050.08 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.91x = 489,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,694.31/760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.56

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