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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,051.72 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,051.72 and 467.34 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,051.72 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,051.72 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,051.72 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 491,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,510.82/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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