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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,050.96 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,050.96 and 466.92 is: 644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,050.96 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,050.96 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,050.96 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 490,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,714.24/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.39

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