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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,052.57 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,052.57 and 478.90 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,052.57 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,052.57 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,052.57 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 504,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,068.12/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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