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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,055.71 and 466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,055.71 and 466.39 is: 643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,055.71 = 466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,055.71 = 466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,055.71 × 466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 492,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,368.78/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.50

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