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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,048.96 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,048.96 and 465.68 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,048.96 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,048.96 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,048.96 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 488,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,479.69/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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