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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,051.20 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,051.20 and 466.86 is: 644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,051.20 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,051.20 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,051.20 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 490,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,763.23/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.30

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