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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,051.20 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,051.20 and 467.04 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,051.20 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,051.20 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,051.20 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 490,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,952.45/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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