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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,056.08 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,056.08 and 466.47 is: 643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,056.08 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,056.08 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,056.08 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 492,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,627.31/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.72

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