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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.65, 1,052.08 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.65, 1,052.08 and 482.42 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.65 : 1,052.08 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.65/1,052.08 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.65x = 1,052.08 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.65x = 507,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,544.43/762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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