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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.26, 1,050.57 and 462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.26, 1,050.57 and 462.71 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.26 : 1,050.57 = 462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.26/1,050.57 = 462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.26x = 1,050.57 × 462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.26x = 486,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,107.44/761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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