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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,050.24 and 462.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,050.24 and 462.35 is: 637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,050.24 = 462.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,050.24 = 462.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,050.24 × 462.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 485,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,582.82/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.94

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