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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.67, 1,050.97 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.67, 1,050.97 and 467.03 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.67 : 1,050.97 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.67/1,050.97 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.67x = 1,050.97 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.67x = 490,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,832.18/761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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