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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,048.67 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,048.67 and 480.42 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,048.67 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,048.67 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,048.67 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 503,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,803.24/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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