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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,051.28 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,051.28 and 467.20 is: 644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,051.28 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,051.28 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,051.28 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 491,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,158.02/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.78

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