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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,056.02 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,056.02 and 466.38 is: 643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,056.02 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,056.02 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,056.02 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 492,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,506.02/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.59

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