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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,047.24 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,047.24 and 479.18 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,047.24 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,047.24 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,047.24 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 501,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,816.46/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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