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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.15, 1,051.70 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.15, 1,051.70 and 467.37 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.15 : 1,051.70 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.15/1,051.70 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.15x = 1,051.70 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.15x = 491,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,530.69/762.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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