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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.96, 1,052.52 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.96, 1,052.52 and 468 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.96 : 1,052.52 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.96/1,052.52 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.96x = 1,052.52 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.96x = 492,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,579.36/762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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