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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,052.25 and 467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,052.25 and 467.87 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,052.25 = 467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,052.25 = 467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,052.25 × 467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 492,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,316.21/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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