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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,052.66 and 468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,052.66 and 468.05 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,052.66 = 468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,052.66 = 468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,052.66 × 468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 492,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,693.42/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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