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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,051.23 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,051.23 and 463.30 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,051.23 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,051.23 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,051.23 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 487,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,034.86/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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