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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,051.95 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,051.95 and 467.83 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,051.95 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,051.95 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,051.95 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 492,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,133.77/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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