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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.70, 1,052.22 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.70, 1,052.22 and 482.44 is: 665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.70 : 1,052.22 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.70/1,052.22 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.70x = 1,052.22 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.70x = 507,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,633.02/762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.57

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