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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.58, 1,051.32 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.58, 1,051.32 and 482.68 is: 665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.58 : 1,051.32 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.58/1,051.32 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.58x = 1,051.32 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.58x = 507,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,445.88/762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.43

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