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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.19, 1,051.52 and 467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.19, 1,051.52 and 467.35 is: 644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.19 : 1,051.52 = 467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.19/1,051.52 = 467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.19x = 1,051.52 × 467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.19x = 491,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,427.87/762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.76

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