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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,051.88 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,051.88 and 447.54 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,051.88 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,051.88 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,051.88 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 470,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,758.38/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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