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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.64, 1,052.26 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.64, 1,052.26 and 467.80 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.64 : 1,052.26 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.64/1,052.26 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.64x = 1,052.26 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.64x = 492,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,243.43/762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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