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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,051.20 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,051.20 and 467.07 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,051.20 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,051.20 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,051.20 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 490,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,983.98/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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