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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,051.68 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,051.68 and 467.56 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,051.68 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,051.68 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,051.68 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 491,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,723.50/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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