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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,052.32 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,052.32 and 467.82 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,052.32 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,052.32 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,052.32 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 492,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,296.34/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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