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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,052.22 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,052.22 and 467.74 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,052.22 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,052.22 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,052.22 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 492,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,165.38/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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