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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,050.50 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,050.50 and 466.53 is: 643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,050.50 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,050.50 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,050.50 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 490,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,086.99/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.79

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