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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.58, 1,052.07 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.58, 1,052.07 and 467.83 is: 645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.58 : 1,052.07 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.58/1,052.07 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.58x = 1,052.07 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.58x = 492,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,189.91/762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.43

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