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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,051.28 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,051.28 and 467.24 is: 644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,051.28 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,051.28 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,051.28 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 491,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,200.07/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.43

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