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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,049.75 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,049.75 and 465.75 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,049.75 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,049.75 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,049.75 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 488,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,921.06/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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