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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,048.63 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,048.63 and 480.11 is: 662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,048.63 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,048.63 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,048.63 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 503,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,457.75/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.99

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