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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,052.24 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,052.24 and 463.96 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,052.24 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,052.24 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,052.24 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 488,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,197.27/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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