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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,052.51 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,052.51 and 464.13 is: 640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,052.51 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,052.51 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,052.51 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 488,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,499.15/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.29

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