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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,053.98 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,053.98 and 465.12 is: 641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,053.98 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,053.98 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,053.98 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 490,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,227.18/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.76

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