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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,051.72 and 486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,051.72 and 486.48 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,051.72 = 486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,051.72 = 486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,051.72 × 486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 511,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,640.75/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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