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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,051.58 and 467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,051.58 and 467.61 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,051.58 = 467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,051.58 = 467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,051.58 × 467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 491,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,726.99/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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