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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.87, 1,051.04 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.87, 1,051.04 and 466.97 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.87 : 1,051.04 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.87/1,051.04 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.87x = 1,051.04 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.87x = 490,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,800.06/761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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