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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,053.99 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,053.99 and 465.30 is: 642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,053.99 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,053.99 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,053.99 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 490,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,421.55/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.10

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