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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.94, 1,052.94 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.94, 1,052.94 and 468.37 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,052.94 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,052.94 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,052.94 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 493,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,165.51/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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