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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,050.32 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,050.32 and 462.51 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,050.32 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,050.32 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,050.32 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 485,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,781.19/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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