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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.61, 1,052.44 and 463.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.61, 1,052.44 and 463.77 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.61 : 1,052.44 = 463.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.61/1,052.44 = 463.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.61x = 1,052.44 × 463.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.61x = 488,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,090.41/762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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