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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,050.89 and 467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,050.89 and 467.11 is: 643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,050.89 = 467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,050.89 = 467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,050.89 × 467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 490,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,881.23/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.90

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