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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.55, 1,056.62 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.55, 1,056.62 and 466.89 is: 644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.55 : 1,056.62 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.55/1,056.62 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.55x = 1,056.62 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.55x = 493,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,327.58/765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.41

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