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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,052.91 and 464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,052.91 and 464.14 is: 640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,052.91 = 464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,052.91 = 464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,052.91 × 464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 488,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,697.65/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.55

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