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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.33, 1,056.15 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.33, 1,056.15 and 466.49 is: 643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.33 : 1,056.15 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.33/1,056.15 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.33x = 1,056.15 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.33x = 492,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,678.13/765.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.75

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