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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,051.56 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,051.56 and 463.35 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,051.56 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,051.56 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,051.56 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 487,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,240.33/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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