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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,143.67 and 466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,143.67 and 466.37 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,143.67 = 466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,143.67 = 466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,143.67 × 466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 533,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,371.30/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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