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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,057.04 and 467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,057.04 and 467.48 is: 645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,057.04 = 467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,057.04 = 467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,057.04 × 467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 494,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,145.06/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.01

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