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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,051.86 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,051.86 and 467.56 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,051.86 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,051.86 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,051.86 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 491,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,807.66/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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