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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.16, 1,050.45 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.16, 1,050.45 and 462.51 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.16 : 1,050.45 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.16/1,050.45 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.16x = 1,050.45 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.16x = 485,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,843.63/761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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