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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.45, 1,052.09 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.45, 1,052.09 and 467.64 is: 645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.45 : 1,052.09 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.45/1,052.09 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.45x = 1,052.09 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.45x = 491,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,998.78/762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.29

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