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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,051.54 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,051.54 and 467.07 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,051.54 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,051.54 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,051.54 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 491,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,141.95/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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