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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.07, 1,051.67 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.07, 1,051.67 and 447.57 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.07 : 1,051.67 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.07/1,051.67 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.07x = 1,051.67 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.07x = 470,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,693.70/762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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