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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.74, 1,052.46 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.74, 1,052.46 and 467.94 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.74 : 1,052.46 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.74/1,052.46 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.74x = 1,052.46 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.74x = 492,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,488.13/762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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