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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,052.66 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,052.66 and 468.24 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,052.66 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,052.66 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,052.66 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 492,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,897.52/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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