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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.77, 1,052.52 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.77, 1,052.52 and 464.36 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.77 : 1,052.52 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.77/1,052.52 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.77x = 1,052.52 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.77x = 488,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,742.92/762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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