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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,052.38 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,052.38 and 482.70 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,052.38 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,052.38 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,052.38 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 507,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,980.30/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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