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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,050.52 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,050.52 and 466.55 is: 643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,050.52 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,050.52 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,050.52 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 490,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,120.11/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.72

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