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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,053.10 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,053.10 and 468.21 is: 646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,053.10 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,053.10 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,053.10 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 493,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,071.95/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.30

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