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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,047.60 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,047.60 and 479.12 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,047.60 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,047.60 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,047.60 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 501,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,920.87/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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