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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,051.75 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,051.75 and 463.19 is: 639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,051.75 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,051.75 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,051.75 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 487,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,157.77/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.36

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