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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.99, 1,051.07 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.99, 1,051.07 and 463.19 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.99 : 1,051.07 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.99/1,051.07 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.99x = 1,051.07 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.99x = 486,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,837.54/761.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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