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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,052.51 and 463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,052.51 and 463.87 is: 640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,052.51 = 463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,052.51 = 463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,052.51 × 463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 488,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,229.42/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.16

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