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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,048.26 and 480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,048.26 and 480.02 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,048.26 = 480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,048.26 = 480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,048.26 × 480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 503,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,185.77/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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