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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,052.55 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,052.55 and 468.18 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,052.55 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,052.55 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,052.55 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 492,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,782.86/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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