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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,052.04 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,052.04 and 467.58 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,052.04 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,052.04 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,052.04 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 491,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,912.86/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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