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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,056.93 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,056.93 and 467.16 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,056.93 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,056.93 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,056.93 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 493,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,755.42/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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