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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,051.22 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,051.22 and 467.12 is: 644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,051.22 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,051.22 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,051.22 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 491,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,045.89/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.68

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