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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.84, 1,051.29 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.84, 1,051.29 and 467.04 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.84 : 1,051.29 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.84/1,051.29 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.84x = 1,051.29 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.84x = 490,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,994.48/761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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