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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,051.89 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,051.89 and 447.32 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,051.89 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,051.89 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,051.89 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 470,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,531.43/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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