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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.41, 1,051.73 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.41, 1,051.73 and 463.52 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.41 : 1,051.73 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.41/1,051.73 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.41x = 1,051.73 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.41x = 487,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,502.55/762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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