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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.94, 1,051.96 and 467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.94, 1,051.96 and 467.95 is: 645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,051.96 = 467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,051.96 = 467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,051.96 × 467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 492,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,264.68/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.22

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