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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,052.36 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,052.36 and 467.65 is: 645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,052.36 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,052.36 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,052.36 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 492,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,136.15/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.66

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