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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,050.88 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,050.88 and 462.83 is: 638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,050.88 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,050.88 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,050.88 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 486,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,378.79/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.77

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